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Safety alert in UAE: Convective clouds and rainfall forecasted in eastern and southern areas

The Met Office issued a safety alert for motorists in the region

Last updated: July 27, 2025 | 16:37

Nishitha Rachel, Assistant Social Media Editor

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Dubai: Orange and yellow alerts were issued across parts of the UAE for convective clouds this afternoon.

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According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), light rain was reported over Showkah and Wadi Isfay in Ras AL Khaimah. Additionally orange and yellow alerts were issued for convective clouds over eastern and southern regions of the country.

Residents in Fujairah, Al Ain and Al Dhafra regions can expect rainfall today as convective clouds associated with rainfall are forecast to stay until 8pm tonight.

A safety alert was also issued for residents in the area, to follow safety measures during the rain. The alert states motorists should avoid driving unless absolutely necessary.

These weather conditions are forecast to continue on Monday, July 28 as well over eastern and southern regions of the country. Residents are also advised to be cautious as wind speeds are forecast to reach up to 40 km/hr, causing blowing dust and a reduction in horizontal visibility.

Nishitha RachelAssistant Social Media Editor

Nishitha serves as the Assistant Social Media Editor at Gulf News, where she skilfully orchestrates the publication's online presence. With a dedicated approach to engaging readers, she expertly manages all social media platforms and is a direct line for reader queries. Nishitha's journey in journalism began with a flourish in the entertainment beat, a world she continues to explore with enthusiasm. Her love for Korean culture shines through her reporting on UAE-based events, bringing the best of both worlds to her audience. A highlight of her career, and certainly a dream come true for any K-Pop enthusiast, was interviewing acclaimed Korean singers, including Chen from the globally renowned boy group, EXO.